$6,054
H 33.86 in W 42.92 in D 23.23 in
Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the 18th century called commode tombeau. The rarest
Walnut
Fine Louis xv Commode from Arles, circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare Louis xv period commode "tombeau" Arlesienne in walnut, highly carved with garlands and
Walnut
Early 19th Century Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial bombe chest of drawers or ‘commode tombeau’ in the Louis XV/Transition style. Early
Cherry, Walnut, Pine
$6,900
H 33 in W 48 in D 25 in
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest was crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760. Called "Commode Tombeau" in
Bronze
$7,600
H 33.5 in W 47.25 in D 24.25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1760, and built of walnut, the chest also called "Commode Tombeau" in French, stands on
Bronze
Regency Period Tombeau Commode
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful tomb chest of drawers with generous shapes made of geometric rosewood marquetry. Drawers framed with rosewood fillets. Rich gilded and chiseled bronze ornamentation. Ope...
Marble, Bronze
$20,900Sale Price|44% Off
H 32.29 in W 50.4 in D 25.2 in
An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Commode, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Kingwood Commode, 18th Century The moulded Rouge de
Ormolu
$9,500
H 35.5 in W 51.25 in D 26.5 in
18th Century French Walnut Wood Commode En Tombeau from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
An en tombeau is a type of commode with three tiers of drawers and short legs. Our walnut wood
Wood, Walnut
$22,000
H 33.75 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
Signed JB Hedouin Paris Régence Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Tombeau Commode
By Jean Baptiste Hedouin
Located in San Francisco, CA
this Impressive 18th Century French Régence Ormolu-mounted rosewood-veneered commode signed 'JB
Rosewood
$39,800
H 34 in W 51.25 in D 25 in
French 18th century Régence Period Kingwood, Ormolu, Rouge Royale marble commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Royale marble Tombeau commode. This impressive five drawer commode is raised by elegantly curved feet
Marble, Ormolu
$37,085Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.04 in W 56.69 in D 33.46 in
French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat
By Etienne Doirat
Located in PARIS, FR
frontal cartouche: Commode in identical "tombeau" shape: - Commode stamped Doirat, Christie's London
Marble, Bronze
$23,007
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 25.99 in
18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 137 x 66 cm Description: Early Louis XV commode, so-called commode en tombeau
Bronze
Commode Tombeau Stamped by Jean Charles Ellaume
Located in Paris, FR
Kingwood and tulipwood commode tombeau opening by five drawers on three rows. Work from the
French Regency Commode
By François Mondon
Located in Paris, FR
Commode tombeau inlaid with tulipwood. Exceptional carved gilded bronze representing faun heads
Pair of French Faïence Bouquetières d'Appliques
Located in Charleston, SC
A rare pair of French faïence bouquetières d'appliques from Bordeaux in Louis XV commode tombeau
18th Century French Louis XV Cherrywood Tombeau Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century Louis XV cherrywood commode, the top with serpentine front and moulded edge above a
Cherry
Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Commode en Tombeau Stamped Dubut
By Jean-François Dubut
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
The marble top with curved front and molded edge, above three short and two long drawers, Tulip-wood and Kingwood veneered, applied with pierced Rococo plates and scroll handles, wit...
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 50.79 in D 22.05 in
Tombeau chest of drawers in marquetry, Transition style – Part 1 of the 20th cen
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This kingwood chest of drawers opens with three drawers of identical dimensions, curved and rounded. The fronts of these drawers are inlaid with kingwood veneer elements arranged ver...
Wood
Régence commode
Located in L'Isle Sur La Sorgue, -
Spectacular tombeau commode in walnut. Origin : Mazamet South-west of France. Style Régence circa
Walnut
18th Century French Painted Bombe Commode
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Louis XV Commode en Tombeau France 18th century Red and white serpentine faux-painted wood top
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 38 in D 20 in
Charming 18th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Bombe Commode Tombeau
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Retaining its original Rococo bronze hardware this Commode Tombeau features a well proportioned
Bronze
Antique Regence Style Commode Tombeau from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French Regence style commode en tombeau has the characteristic three rows of drawers
French 18th Century Commode Called "Tombeau"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century commode called "Tombeau".
Bronze
Sold
H 33.47 in W 52.76 in D 25.2 in
Important Regency Period Tombeau Commode Stamped Jean-Mathieu Chevallier
By Jean-Mathieu Chevallier
Located in BARSAC, FR
Jean-Mathieu CHEVALLIER (1694-1768), received master in 1743 Important commode from the regency
Ormolu
18th Century Louis XV Period Ormolu-Mounted Commode en Tombeau
Located in Birmingham, AL
Exceptional 18th century period Louis XV parquetry commode en tombeau with original marble and
Rare Period Louis XV Pearwood Commode En Tombeau, circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Bordeaux France This incredibly elegant period Louis XV commode en tombeau has been hand carved
Pearwood
Jean Demoulin French Louis XV 'Commode A Tombeau' Chest of Drawers
By Jean Demoulin
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis XV period commode a tombeau or serpentine chest of drawers with marble top, made by
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 33.08 in W 51.58 in D 25.99 in
Louis XV Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode 'En Tombeau', circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
A Louis XV marquetry and gilt bronze commode 'En Tombeau' or 'tomb-shaped', with two large drawers
Bronze
Sold
H 35.04 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
French Louis XV Marquetry Gilt-Bronze Commode 'En Tombeau', Stamped "Birckle"
Located in Berlin, DE
Important French Louis XV Marquetry Gilt-Bronze Commode 'En Tombeau', Stamped "Birckle" (Jacques
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
French 19th Century Large Louis XV Style Commode à Tombeau or Chest of Drawers
Located in Berlin, DE
give you the right impression of the surface - ! A Louis XV style marquetry commode or chest of drawers
Marble, Bronze
French Antique Regence Style Commode
Located in Austin, TX
characteristic commode for the Regence style, also called "commode en tombeau" almost identical to the one in the
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730
Located in Dallas, TX
grains and color to the well-carved chest of drawers. Considered an en tombeau, our commode has short
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Sold
H 34.25 in W 50 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Walnut Bombé Commode with Serpentine Front, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis XV walnut bombé four-drawer commode (commode en tombeau) from the mid-18th
Walnut
Sold
H 32.75 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Commode from the Bordeaux Region of France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Three-Drawer French "Commode en Tombeau", Louis XV Style with Custom Finish. The Drawers have
Bronze
French 18th Century Kingwood Miniature Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Box
Located in London, GB
A French Miniature Louis XV Commode Of tombeau form, having two drawers; kingwood quarter
Gilt Metal
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Mahogany Commode from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
. Called "commode tombeau" in French, this mahogany chest stands on escargot feet over a scalloped apron
Bronze
Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Commode En Tombeau
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
The serpentine marble with molded edge, above three long drawers applied with Rococo plates and scroll handles, the projecting angles with pierced trailing ornaments to pierced sabot...
Kingwood
A french Louis XV ormoulu mounted commode en tombeau
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Surmounted by a moulded marble top, containing three short and two long drawers with veneered crossbanded pannels applied with pierced handles, the projecting angles with pierced tr...
Marble
18th c. Regence Commode en Tombeau with magnificent bronze pulls
Located in Summerland, CA
An elegant and simple Regence commode decorated with magnificent bronze pulls depicting "Noble
Vintage tombeau chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage French painted three drawer tombeau chest, paintwork redesigned. To see
Sold
H 31.5 in W 49.5 in D 22 in
Distressed French Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode en Tombeau, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style two-drawer 'commode en tombeau' from the late 19th century, with distressed
Wood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 50.4 in D 25.6 in
A Louis XV Ormolu Mounted and Brass Inlaid Kingwood Commode en Tombeau
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
The rectangular marble top with curved front and molded edge, above three short and two long drawers applied with pierced foliate handles, angles applied with pierced ornament and s...
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage French painted 3-drawer chest, tombeau shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage French painted 3-drawer chest, tombeau shape. To see more items from
French 18th Century Rosewood Tombeau Chest of drawers
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Coming from France. Discover this remarkable chest of drawers, also known as a tomb chest of drawers or Regency chest of drawers, a true gem of the French era of the 18th century. Op...
Marble
Walnut Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis XV Walnut Bombe Tombeau Commode. 18th Century.
Louis XV Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare mid 18c. commode en tombeau, reflecting the coming trend which abandoned the rococo in favor
Fruitwood
in Walnut Commode Tombeau, Rhône Valley, 18th Century
Located in charmes, FR
Solid walnut commode tomb, in the region of the Rhone Valley, with its pink marble, in very good
Wood
$17,195 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,200 / item
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather. Available in bar height (30" seat height), counter ...
Metal
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Hand Carved Needlepoint Textile Upholstered Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Elegant foot stool made hand carved woof wood, upholstered with beautiful floral motif needlepoint textile. Great decorative object of art for any room.
Wool, Wood
$54,303Sale Price|74% Off
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 32 in
Important 19th Century Florentine Marble Centre Table
Located in London, by appointment only
Important 19th century Florentine Granito Verde Della Sedia Di San Lorenzo and specimen marble inlaid ebonized parcel gilt centre table. The powerful centre is set with quarter venee...
Porphyry
$3,481
H 30.12 in W 37.8 in D 16.74 in
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1920 BURR ELM & SATiNWOOD FRENCH POLISHED RESTORED CONSOLE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely fully restored Burr Elm & Satinwood console table with four drawers on turned fluted ...
Elm, Satinwood
A Surprise Visit
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas Canvas size: 32 x 45 inches Framed size: 35.5 x 50 inches Signed lower right
Canvas, Oil
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Serpentine Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers commode, early 20th century, having a serpentine shaped wooden top with molded edge, over conforming high quality solid wood ...
Brass
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 46.25 in D 20.25 in
Beautifully Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French bombe commode is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship, richly decorated with intricate floral marquetry and mounted with gilt-bronze ormolu. The commode featu...
Marble, Bronze
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 33.5 in D 31.5 in
Mario Bellini Amanta Chair Lounge Chair For B&B Italia Circa 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Amanta" modular chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1966. This example is reupholstered in a Pierre Frey dark olive neutral green mohair Teddy fabric and dark bla...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
$4,400
H 32 in W 35 in D 19 in
Bombe French Marble-Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble-top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
Satinwood
$3,968
H 29.14 in W 27.37 in D 35.63 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian armchair with period Porcelain castors in Calico upholstery in the style of H...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique English Victorian Walnut & Brass Open Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique English late Victorian walnut open bookcase bookcase in the Regency style, very nice quality and unusual in that the top has a pierced brass three quarter-gallery and reed...
Brass
$6,962
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By William Birch, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ship...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
Two Drawer Console Table
Located in Annville, PA
We designed and produced this Sheraton style Two Drawer Console Table as a matching item to sell along with our ever popular NSI087 Sheraton style stand and NSI118 Four Drawer Consol...
Mahogany
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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